Tortilis Africa
Tortilis Africa
 
 
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The Nature Workshop   The Nature Workshop and Islands in Africa
  Two Founding Companies with a collective experience of 30 years in the Ecotourism Industry. The key areas of operation and expertise are the southern African countries and regions in which we will operate the Leisure Company.
Islands in Africa  
Islands in Africa Management Company
The company will be responsible for the management, marketing, sales and reservations of all lodges within the portfolio.
Tortilis Africa  
Tortilis Africa EcoEquity Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Founding shareholders will be TNW Lodges (Pty) Ltd. (a subsidiary of The Nature Workshop (Pty) Ltd.) and Islands in Africa.
  Tortilis Africa EcoEquity Investments (Pty) Ltd
  Company formed to enable investors to purchase equity into the ‘portfolio of eco investments’ across southern Africa. All investments into the selected lodges to be made through Tortilis Africa EcoEquity Investments. Tortilis Africa EcoEquity Holdings to hold equity along with individual investors.
Tortilis Africa Leisure (Pty) Ltd   Tortilis Africa Leisure (Pty) Ltd
Each member of Tortilis Africa Leisure to purchase a ‘membership’, for which they will receive a package of bednights for consumption across all the lodges within the portfolio. The equity will be held by Tortilis Africa EcoEquity Holdings and the club will be managed by IIA Management Company.
Key personnel in Tortilis Africa
IIA Management and Tortilis Africa have been established by Chris Rightford and Dusty Rodgers. In an industry that tends to stagnate periodically it provides a new and unique way for individuals to invest into a portfolio of lodges. It will also go a long way to finding ways to stimulate socio-economic opportunity in rural communities and give people a reason to look after our natural heritage.
The current Directors are listed below including
    details on full names, occupations and nationalities of the directors of Tortilis Africa Investments. In addition, it is intended to identify and appoint independent non-executive directors to complement the existing board representation and enhance the company’s corporate governance. The day-to-day operations of Tortilis Africa Investments are supervised by the executive directors who presently comprise the management committee.
Executive Directors
Christopher William Rightford (44)
The Nature Workshop
Eco-tourism product development, management and ownership; Tour Operator
Deri Rodgers (45)
Islands in Africa
Eco-tourism product development, management and owner
Non-executive Directors
Chairman Vacant - to be appointed
Brett Archibald (45)
The Nature Workshop
Tourism Development and Management Consultant
Kevin Trinder-Smith (38)
Base Capital
Corporate Finance Consultant
Auditors: Deloitte and Touche • Legal Advisors: Schindlers • Investment Fund Manager: Allan Gray
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